Torta della Nonna Recipe

Here’s a recipe for Torta della Nonna (Grandma’s Cake)—one of the most beloved desserts in Italy. It’s a creamy, rich, and absolutely irresistible cake you’ll want to make every week! 🤩


Torta della Nonna Recipe

Ingredients

For the Pastry (Pasta Frolla):

  • 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • A pinch of salt

For the Custard Filling (Crema Pasticcera):

  • 2 cups (500ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • Zest of 1 lemon

For Topping:

  • 1/4 cup (30g) pine nuts
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting